Skip to content

Local News

What's up at council this week? (April 29)

What's up at council this week? (April 29)

There are a few side dishes but the main course Monday is 2195 Gordon Avenue in West Vancouver.
Read more >
Fire crews to simulate North Shore wildfire

Fire crews to simulate North Shore wildfire

Where there’s smoke, there’s not always fire. North Shore Emergency Management is warning residents they may see some frightening sights coming from the trees next week but it’s just a simulation and exercise in fighting forest fires.
Read more >
Surfs up at Ambleside as strong winds hit Lower Mainland

Surfs up at Ambleside as strong winds hit Lower Mainland

Surfers and kite surfers enjoy the large waves off West Vancouver's Ambleside beach courtesy of strong Northwest winds blowing on Saturday April 27th.
Read more >
Late night Highway 1 detours scheduled for Friday night

Late night Highway 1 detours scheduled for Friday night

Night owls are in for a detour this weekend.
Read more >
Convicted fraudster begins fight against proposed ban from B.C.’s capital markets

Convicted fraudster begins fight against proposed ban from B.C.’s capital markets

West Vancouver resident Aly Babu Mawji — who was convicted of illegal market manipulation in Germany and also happens to be presently embroiled in an investigation of an alleged illegal share distribution scheme — faced a preliminary hearing at the B
Read more >
Excavator hits Ironworkers; engineers to inspect bridge

Excavator hits Ironworkers; engineers to inspect bridge

No one was hurt but a bridge was chipped when a truck carrying an excavator ended up wedged under the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing Friday.
Read more >
Surrey man charged with assault after punching North Van woman during soccer match

Surrey man charged with assault after punching North Van woman during soccer match

A Surrey man accused of punching a North Vancouver soccer mom in a dispute on the sidelines is now facing a criminal charge. Crown prosecutors laid one count of assault against Jan Nizaar Ali, 43, in North Vancouver provincial court April 17.
Read more >
West Van billionaire sues Twitter for defamation

West Van billionaire sues Twitter for defamation

Frank Giustra claims Clinton Foundation work led to ‘targeted attack’
Read more >
Bowen's beaches, docks and cliffs made of sediment susceptible to rising seas

Bowen's beaches, docks and cliffs made of sediment susceptible to rising seas

The sea in B.C. is expected to rise by as much as half a metre by 2050.
Read more >
Number of West Van condo owners appealing property assessments quadrupled this year

Number of West Van condo owners appealing property assessments quadrupled this year

Number of West Van condo owners appealing property assessments quadrupled this year
Read more >